The Ordering and Duration of Daily Sleep and Waking Periods

question 48

Multiple Choice

The ordering and duration of daily sleep and waking periods are known as

• A)meridian rhythms.
• B)sleep patterns.
• C)REM cycles.
• D)sleep stages.

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Definitions:

Short Run

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Ceteris Paribus

A Latin term meaning "all other things being equal," used in economics to describe a situation where all variables except those under immediate consideration are held constant.

Perfectly Competitive Industry

An economic model where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single firm can influence the market price.

Market Price

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